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INTEGRATED READING and WRITING COURSE
INRW 0410-0002 CRN57061– Summer II 2015
3 hour lecture /2 hour lab course / 80 hours per semester/5 weeks
Class Time: Monday- Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 pm
Reading Lab (M-F from 5:30-7:30)
Instructor: Barbara Smith, MRT, M. Ed.
Instructor Contact Information: barbara.smith@hccs.edu Phone: 713.718.7109
Office location and hours: Office hours by appointment
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do
not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your success in my
class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and/or to discuss course-related topics.
Course Description
This course is a combined lab (1 hour technology lab & 1 hour in-class writing lab), and performancebased course designed to develop students’ basic critical reading and academic writing skills. Students will
learn to write effective, logical paragraphs utilizing textual support, to develop reading comprehension
strategies, and to analyze, synthesize and draw conclusions using critical thinking.
Students who successfully complete this course will qualify to take INRW 0420.
Prerequisites
Students may enter this course via placement into INRW 0410 and PRER 0100 (Mandatory completion if
required)
Course Goals
It is the goal of INRW 0410 to provide basic reading and writing skills at or above the 8th grade reading
level in preparation for freshman composition, history, government, psychology, and other college courses.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will:
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Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the
information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing.
Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts.
Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of
ideas, and use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose.
Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations.
Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and
words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
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Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a
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9. Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose a
college-level writing assignments.
10. Recognize and apply the conventions of “Standard” English in reading and writing.
Student Assessments
Knowledge checks will occur in the form of short writing assignments, quizzes, major writing assignments,
major projects, lab module completion, and exams.
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be
derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
 Provide a description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies regarding attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special
projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
Program Requirements
In this class you will be required to take a pretest and posttest and complete any supplemental lab work
assigned according to your pre-test performance.
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There are NO MAKE UP EXAMS for the course final. If you are absent on the day of
the final, you will receive a grade of Zero.
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You must wear your ID while in class and on campus.
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Attendance. HCC policy requires withdrawal after 12.5% (10 hours) of the total instructional
hours are missed. Students will be withdrawn as soon as they miss more than 10 hours of class.
Arriving late and leaving early count toward the 10 hours. If a student exceeds the 10 hour limit
after the official day of withdrawal, the student will receive a FINAL grade of “FX” for excessive
absences. Student who have financial aid may have funding affected. One missed class,
homework assignment, or quiz can negatively affect your grade. You are responsible for asking
the instructor about all materials missed during your absence.
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Only students officially enrolled in HCC courses are to be in campus classrooms. HCC policy
requires that minors and children may not be on campus and that there is no food or drink in the
classroom.
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Homework assignments are due when you arrive to class. Late homework will receive
zero credit. Find the name of another student if you miss class. The syllabus is found at
www,hccs.edu under students and Learning Web for Burnett INRW 0410 Fall 2014.
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Extra time for exams and explanation are included in the structure of this course in order to
accommodate students who have different learning capabilities or physical needs.
Accommodations will not be made without documented approval.
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If you are disruptive and interrupt class or if you are disrespectful to me or other
classmates, you will receive one written warning after which you will be withdrawn
from the class.
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You will be required to type and print essays for submission. Plan ahead for the cost of printing
if you do not own a printer.
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If any portion of your essay is copied from another student or a published work you will receive a
grade of zero. Learn to communicate your own great ideas.
Grading Scale:
90-100
80-89
70-79
69 and below
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
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0 points per semester hour
FX
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IP or (D if repeating
class)
If withdrawn
BEFORE last day to
drop
If you stop attending
or accrue excessive
absences AFTER last
day to drop
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive
credit. The grade “IP” does not affect GPA.
FX grade: This grade is for repeaters of INRW 0410. If the student fails the course because he/she did not
attend, then the FX grade will be given. This grade adversely affects Financial Aid as well as academic
standing.
Last Day for Withdrawals: _________________
HCC POLICY STATEMENTS: WITHDRAWL Before you withdraw from your course, please take
time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able
to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very
important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen
to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate
and/or degree.
Scholastic Dishonesty: The Houston Community College System Student Handbook 1999/2000 defines
the following criteria: “Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism,
and collusion.” Please refer to the Student Handbook for the specifics of cheating on a test. “Plagiarism
means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s
own written work offered for credit. Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in
preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a
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grade of 0 to F for the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or
dismissal from the College System.”
Student Conduct: The guidelines for student conduct are specifically defined in The Student Handbook
2002/2003. [As] “mature, responsible adults …they will voluntarily observe these rules as a matter of
training and habit. Students [will] not interfere with or disrupt the orderly educational processes of the
College System.” It is expected that students will demonstrate both courtesy and cooperation in the
classroom. A student who either cannot or will not extend both courtesy and cooperation may not continue
the course. HCC is committed to provide a learning and working environment that is free from
discrimination on the basis of sex which includes all forms of sexual misconduct. Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 requires that when a complaint is filed, a prompt and thorough investigation is
initiated. Complaints may be filed with the HCC Title IV Coordinator available at 713-718-8271 or email
Oie@hccs.edu.
HCCS Policy: Ringing cellular phones, texting, using computers (unless for note taking during class)
interrupts instruction. Students must remember to TURN OFF phones and refrain from texting and surfing
the Internet when they are in class. A student who does not cooperate may be dismissed from class. It is
also disruptive to leave the classroom after receiving a call. Unless it is an emergency, answer or return
calls AFTER class is dismissed.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College,
professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a
designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to
instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division
chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community
College Student System online near the end of the term.
ADA: HCCS is compliant with the American Disabilities Act and Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. If you have any special needs or disabilities that may affect your ability to succeed in college
courses, contact a Disability Support Service Counselor (DSSC) in the college you plan to attend. Central
campus ADA Counselor: Jetta Lott 713-718-6164
HCC Policy Statements
Access Student Services Policies on their website:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Grading Criteria
Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how successful
you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the
syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you
study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be
able to assist you in finding resources on campus that will improve your performance.
Final grades are determined by averaging the total of each area listed below.
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Minor Grades - Homework & Quizzes
Pearson Reading Lab
Major grades - Essays, Projects
Midterm
Final Exam
Total
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300 Points
200 Points
400 Points
50 Points
50 Points
1000 Points
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900-1000 Points-A
800-899 Points-B
700-799 Points-C
600-699 Points-D
500-599 Points-F
And below
PRER 0100: Students who are enrolled in PRER 0100 must complete PRER 0100
or repeat INRW 0410.
Lab Note: USER name on MYSKILLSLAB= Your first name.last name
PASSWORD= your Student ID
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You must complete all of the assigned sections in the lab at 80%. The online tests will record
the highest of three attempts. In order to perform well, it is important to review and take notes on
the online text material prior to each test.
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Two missed labs will be counted as an absence.
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YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE LAB IF YOU FORGET YOUR USER
NAME OR PASSWORD.
Instructional Materials
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 Course ID: XXXXXXXXX (to be filled in by each instructor after course is
created)
You will need:
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A dictionary
Ear Phones for the lab
1 Large Notebook Binder with the following sections/dividers: Syllabus; Grades &
Graded Papers; Reading; Writing
Access to a computer with Microsoft word and internet
Pencils/pens/highlighters
Paper/Post-it-Notes
Useful Web Resources
 Information: www.hccs.edu ; http://learning.hccs.edu
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Tutoring & Support: www.hccs.askonline.net
Purdue OWL Grammar: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Learning Calendar
Content/Topics
Register for Person lab
 Placement test
 Start Pathways
Review of syllabus, important dates, materials, textbook
Introduce “Read4 Success” template
Complete a diagnostic essay
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Products/Assessments
 Impromptu speech
 Diagnostic essay
 Vocabulary
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Practice using Context clues
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Pearson Lab
Learn the structure of paragraphs and essays
Identify the types of introductions/conclusions
 Definition
 Illustration
 Quotation
 Rhetorical Question
Understand the components of the narrative essay
Compose a narrative essay (or revise the diagnostic)
Understand the characteristics of fiction
Read excerpts of fiction
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Pearson Lab
Look at models of informative/expository writing
Review Read4 Success template
Learn to write summaries
 Identify central idea
 Identify key supporting details
Define, identify, and draw conclusions
Learn to use evidence to support conclusions
Identify the steps of the writing process
Revise the narrative paragraph/essay
Pearson Lab
Complete mini-lessons on common errors in grammar, spelling,
punctuation & mechanics
Understand the role of audience, topic, purpose
Understand the components of an expository essay
Compose an expository essay—follow the writing process
Review and rehearse Read4 Success
Pearson Lab
Review for mid-term
Revise the expository essay
Complete mini-lessons on common errors
Re-visit fiction to explore the following elements:
 Tone
 Mood
 Figurative language
 Elements of plot
 Elements of setting
 Elements of characterization
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Pearson Lab
Review for mid-term
Review of mid-term
Frayer Model
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Narrative paragraph/essay
Quiz on characteristics of
fiction
Vocabulary
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Writing summaries
Writing conclusions with
evidence
Narrative essay revised
Vocabulary
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Expository essay
Vocabulary
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Expository essay revised
Quiz on elements of
fiction
Vocabulary
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Mid-Term Exam
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Pearson Lab
Prepare to research multiple sources
 Notecards
 Outlines
Prepare to use research (panel discussions)
Learn to work collaboratively with panel teams
Participate in panel discussions
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Panel Discussion
Vocabulary
Pearson Lab
Look at models of argumentative writing
 How are ideas developed?
 What concessions does the writer make?
 How is evidence used?
Understand elements of argumentative writing
Identify topics for essay
Research from multiple sources
Write an argumentative essay
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Argumentative essay
Vocabulary
Pearson Lab
Revise argumentative essays
Prepare to research multiple sources in order to select topics for
debates
Select topics for debates
Research debate topics from multiple resources
Select pro/con teams
Participate in debates
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Debates
Vocabulary
Pearson Lab
Understand the components of completing a timed writing
Prepare to complete a timed writing:
 Read multiple, unfamiliar texts
 View related editorials/comic strips
 Draw a conclusion
 Support the conclusion with textual evidence
 Write in response to identified audience, topic, and purpose
Complete timed writing
Revise timed writing
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Timed Writing
Vocabulary
Frayer Model
Pearson Lab
Review for the final exam
 Characteristics of fiction and prose
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Vocabulary
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Drawing conclusions and using evidence
The writing process
The structure of an essay
Types of essays
Ways to develop an essay
How to use evidence correctly
Identifying central ideas and supporting details
Writing summaries
Using context clues
Correctly using grammar, punctuation, mechanics
Pearson Lab
Complete the final
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Vocabulary
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Final Exam